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Old 03-27-2016, 05:52 PM
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Roby
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Been using Solartex with latex paint for many years with great success.
I do use a primer from Benjamin Moore called fresh start. (gives greatly
improved adhesion) Then I spray my color followed by a clear poly top coat.
My planes see lots of air time and latex doesn't last forever . Usually after
5 seasons or so I end up recovering or repainting.
Only warning I have is try to avoid using the color yellow. Yellow is very
transparent and must be applied over white.
Which means adding more paint layers.

More paint = more weight.

Regards,
Roby